Amnesty also called for the repeal of the controversial 2008 Joint Ministerial Decree, which is often used to justify discrimination against the Ahmadiyah. They emphasized that the state must actively oppose all forms of intolerance and uphold international human rights obligations.

Earlier this month, officials in Banjar visited the sealed Ahmadiyah prayer site in Tanjungsukur and warned against further religious activity there. They announced plans to post banners declaring the area off-limits to the Ahmadiyah and threatened further action for non-compliance.

Meanwhile in Manado, the cancelled book discussion was organized by Gusdurian Manado and other local advocacy groups. The event aimed to examine a book written by an IAIN alumnus about the Ahmadiyah faith but was halted following MUI’s objections, citing the 2008 decree and religious fatwas.

Amnesty concluded by reaffirming that both international human rights law and Indonesia’s own constitution protect the rights of individuals to practice their religion and express their beliefs freely. The organization urged immediate state action to uphold these rights and stop the ongoing repression of the Ahmadiyah community.(Uki Ruknuddin)

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